A remote and slightly overgrown park filled with replicas of world landmarks.

The iconic castle that withstood a magnitude 6.2 earthquake has become a symbol of resilience.

A small island with no monkeys but plenty of military ruins.

The giant figure on the back of this turtle-shaped temple actually hides a memorial pendulum.

A museum dedicated to the history of Tokyo's often-overlooked working-class district.

A King Kong-like gorilla hangs from the top of this commercial building in Tokyo.

An anthropological theme park that depicts the cultures of around 20 different countries.

Giant art made in Japanese rice fields.

This mountain's identity is stuck somewhere between a nightmare and a scenic tourist attraction.

Sulphuric gases inhabit a beautiful Japanese island.

This sprawling scenic burial ground is the final resting place of Japan's last shogun.

This retro underwater observation tower would make the perfect lair for a sea-loving villain.

The ruins of Japan’s premier water brothel.

The Buddhist temples of Yamadera, built into a mountain side, feature a viewing deck with sweeping views.

Giant animal sculptures are created with the rice straw leftover from the fall harvest each year.

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

White beach sands made of the remains of tiny, star shaped creatures.

A disconnected rotary phone for "calling" lost loved ones offered a unique way of dealing with grief in disaster-stricken Japan.

This little replica of Lady Liberty provides a bit of NYC in a Japanese city.

The largest volcanic caldera in Japan holds an entire city in its maw.

A remarkable lava formation encloses a line of Buddhist statues that can't be accurately counted, according to local mythology.

A Japanese cat island also populated by the descendants of a band of banished samurai.

This sawtooth mountain range still bears the strangely lovely marks of its history as a medieval quarry.

Unusual hexagonal rocks formed by cooling lava named for their resemblance to traditional Japanese tatami mats.